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Monarch Munchies

© Val Feldman
Deluxe Website: valfeldmanphotos.com

Monarch Munchies

Uploaded: October 05, 2011

Description


After not seeing one butterfly in my garden all of this summer, it's a real treat seeing the monarchs pass thru to feed a while before heading south. They're heading your way, Emile and Don, for sure...stay on the look-out! :)

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 5/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Douglas Pignet October 05, 2011

nice capture w/great comp & pov...well done #1413101

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 05, 2011

What a beautiful capture Val. I love your texture you applied to this too. So....lovely! #9717485

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 05, 2011

Wonderful capture Val - We have had a bunch of migrating Monarch's coming through the past 2 weeks! #9717508

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 05, 2011

Perfect, Val. Love the comp. BG and details. #9717555

Monnie Ryan October 05, 2011

Fabulous composition and color, Val! There were a bunch at your favorite Ohio park this summer - maybe this is one! ;-D #9717703

Michelle Alton October 05, 2011

Gorgeous Zen-like beauty in this capture. Beautifully accomplished, Val. #9717786

Robert R. Goodman October 05, 2011

Hi Valarie,Absolutely beautiful my friend.Still haven't seen any,but after yesterday dust storm I would be surprise if they are any at all in the state.That was a bad storm,several wrecks up on the I-10!!!! #9717798

Jack Ryan October 05, 2011

Outstanding color, comp and clarity...a real beauty. #9717803

Patricia Seidler October 05, 2011

Great title and capture Val. I had one land on a flower I was photographing the other day. Wont be long and they will be all gone in my neck of the wooods! #9717877

Gord MacEachern October 05, 2011

A winning image in my Book Val, it should grace the cover of a nature magazine!!! #9718208

Don Christiana October 05, 2011

Stunning capture Val. Beautiful colors and beautiful subject. I spent time in my garden today and still no buterflies. Still looking to the north for those Monarchs you are sending my way. Have a great day. #9718346

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 05, 2011

Thanks Val I will be watching each day. Nice detail in this capture. #9718614

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 05, 2011

Wow did he pose just for you? The butterfly has incredible detail and perched on the flowers is a bonus. #9718933

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe October 05, 2011

Wow Val, gorgeous comp with such detail, a perfect flower and background to boot! Awesome job!!!!! #9719160

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 06, 2011

Thanks everyone - I appreciate your comments much! #9719988

Julianne Bradford October 06, 2011

We appreciate your terrific captures like this greatly detailed composition Val! Beautiful! #9720026

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 06, 2011

One thing I'm missing out on is the migration of the Monarchs as they are found mostly up in Northern CA. What a treat indeed to have this one in your garden and you have captured it in a most appealing way in a composition that shows off its amazing beauty and colors. #9720061

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe October 06, 2011

WOW, tremendous macro of your awesome visitor...love the fresh pastel tones!

ccc #9720180

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 06, 2011

Thank you Julianne, Rey and Candice! #9720465

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 06, 2011

Exceptional textures, detail & clarity on the butterfly! Lovely colors, b/g, & exceptionally beautiful image & work, Val! I agree with Gord M. #9720591

Carol L. Fowler October 06, 2011

Send a few up my way! I need a last photo op with them! Beautiful Val classic! #9720628

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 06, 2011

Beautiful work, Ms V!! You're always outdoing yourself. Better take a seat and rest a while now until it's time for your next stunning capture! #9720762

Thomas E. Hinds October 06, 2011

Fantastic color and detail, Val! Another winner in my book! #9720850

Julie Burnett October 07, 2011

Stunning colors, textures, and composition, Val. Absolutely beautiful!! #9721707

Rony Sagy October 07, 2011

Oh, what a gorgeous beauty wonderfully captured, Val. Spectacular work. #9721996

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 08, 2011

Gorgeous image, Val, outstanding comp, colors, details, lighting!

Outstanding capture!
Debby #9724357

Ellen Hodges October 09, 2011

Beautiful details and bg, Val!!! Hope that your Mom is feeling very much better!! #9725873

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 10, 2011

Mom's doing much better - thank you, Ellen and thanks to all of you for stopping by and commenting! #9727117

Gina Cormier October 10, 2011

Another beauty Val!!!! Gorgeous colors and comp #9727319

Shirley A. Kinney October 12, 2011

Beautiful, Val. #9731138

Tammy Espino October 14, 2011

Stunning work. I never can get a good butterfly photo!! :) #9735714

Rona L. Schwarz October 14, 2011

This one is fabulous, Val! Love the delicate softness and depth that the textures add - all without taking away from the brilliant colors. Beautiful work! I hardly saw any monarch this summer at all, either. #9735834

Nadia Paul October 18, 2011


This has a wonderful feel to it Val - beautiful in every way! #9744593

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 19, 2011

SO BEAUTIFUL Val, I love everything about this wonderful capture!!! BTW, another neat place in SA is the gardens in Breckenridge park, I have shot in both and I don't know which I like best. <>< #9747848

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